What's Kalighat like?
If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, why not visit Kalighat? Take time to see places such as Kalighat Kali Temple and Nirmal Hriday while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Shibananda Dham and Shanagar Burning Ghat.
How to get to Kalighat
Flying to:
- Kolkata (CCU-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl.), 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Kalighat
Getting to Kalighat on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Kalighat Station
- Jatin Das Park Station
Things to see and do in and around Kalighat
What to see in Kalighat
- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Nirmal Hriday
- Shanagar Burning Ghat
- Swami Vivekanad's Ancestral House
Things to do near Kalighat:
- Shibananda Dham (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
- Gariahat Market (1.2 mi/2 km away)
- South City Mall (1.6 mi/2.5 km away)
- Alipore Zoo (1.6 mi/2.5 km away)
- Sudder Street (2.7 mi/4.4 km away)
When is the best time to visit Kolkata?
- Hottest months: April, May, June, March (average 31°C)
- Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 23°C)
- Rainiest months: August, July, September, June (average 327 mm of rainfall)